The Packers looked like they were going to sneak back into the game, but George Kittle killed all hope of that. His 61-yard touchdown reception following Green Bay’s first score of the game put the 49ers back up 30-8 in a matter of minutes.
The 49ers will look to hold onto their three-score lead in the final 15 minutes. Here’s what stood out in the third quarter:
Juszczyk kills first drive momentum
The 49ers came out in the second half with a chance to really apply pressure to the Packers, but a penalty essentially killed the drive on the first play. Tevin Coleman gained three yards but Juszczyk was called for lowering his helmet on a block that turned a second-and-7 into a first-and-22 and put the offense in a hole. It was a big drive to start the half but the penalty ruined any shot at a productive drive.
Raheem Mostert on special teams
While he’s now the No. 2 running back with Matt Breida hurt, Mostert earned his spot with the 49ers for his special teams play and that’s shown on Sunday night. Mostert made his second open-field tackle in the third quarter on a Mitch Wisnowsky 51-yard punt. Mostert has looked terrific and has played a big role in Green Bay having -3 punt return yards.
Sherman aids Green Bay’s first scoring drive
The Packers had nine net-passing yards in the first half and got shutout in the first 30 mintues. They were able to score on their first drive of the second half, and Sherman played a big role. Green Bay had a third-and-8 and got called for a holding on a Rodgers incomplete pass, but Sherman was called for illegal contact, wiping out the play. On the replay of the down, Rodgers scrambled short of the first-down marker, but Sherman was called for a pretty weak unsportsmanlike conduct to give the Packers a first down. Green Bay scored two plays later. Sherman has now been called for five penalties the past two weeks.